Futures Research in Practice - TUTU3
3 or 8 cr
Autumn Term 2010
Contents
In the course in-depth understanding of futures studies as a scientific field is explored. Ontology, epistemology, methodology and philosophy of science are among main contents. After the course you are familiar with futures research academic journals, researcher's procedures and “rules” which influence scientific work. You get to know how to select futures research targets and methods, apply futures studies methods and conduct futures research. There are multiform learning modes, Moodle and Second Life are used as learning environments.
The course starts on 2 november in the Second Life (you'll get detailed instructions beforehand). Study days are organised in Tampere during 15-16 November, where the last day (16.11.) is meant for the students conducting 8 credits. The course ends on 26 November (3 cr) or 10 January 2011 (8 cr).
Requirements
Performing "Tutu2: Tulevaisuudentutkimuksen tieteelliset menetelmät" or "Futures2: Futures Research Methods" is demanded prior to this course.
Registration & Information 
More information:
www.tvanet.fi
Registration:
Education Coordinator Hanna-Kaisa Aalto
hanna-kaisa.aalto(a)tse.fi.
Give your name, home university, main subject and student number. Also remember to mention if you are a post-graduate student.
Finland Futures Academy
Finland Futures Research Centre, University of Turku